The Record Attempt Process

Setting a record:

  • requires dedicated training, careful organization, effective pacing, and management of logistics during the event
  • is a team effort, requiring the cooperation of the rider(s), crew and official(s)
  • is a significant ultra cycling achievement.

This page provides all the information necessary for you to attempt a WUCA Record including links to all of the necessary forms and the rules. Read it all carefully and your attempt will only depend on your ability and desire.

Application Docs

Not less than 21 days prior to attempt

Once Online Registration and payment has been made the Record Chair will create a Personalized Record Attempt Checklist and give the rider(s) access to it.

Pre-Attempt Docs

At least 3 days prior to attempt

  • All Officials registered with WUCA and completed their online test
  • Signed Waivers for all Riders, Crew, Officials and any Media Crew
  • Signed Certification of Official for all Officials

NOTE: These items are all kept track of on the Personalized Record Attempt Spreadsheet that the rider has access to. Once all the items have been submitted, the Records Chair will give the rider and the team the “Green Light” for the attempt.

Record Attempt Docs

Good luck with your attempt!

Immediately Prior to the attempt

During the attempt

Post-Attempt Docs

Not more than 14 days after attempt

Also submit these completed during the attempt:

Form Submission

An important part of setting a WUCA Record is submitting the proper paperwork on time.  The paperwork is divided into three parts with the due dates above.  All forms must be sent to the WUCA Records Chair.

E-mail: records@ultracycling.com

Please send all forms electronically to Larry Oslund at the above address.

Rules

Read here

Forms

Download here

Questions?

All questions regarding records and record attempts should be directed to the WUCA Records Chairs

Larry Oslund, Chair

Jim Parker, Deputy Chair

E-mail: records@ultracycling.com

Contact the Records Team